Istanbul Design Week, 27th November to 1st December at Kucuk Ciftlik Park, Macka. The event features conferences, panels and seminars discussing everything related to design, including all past and future trends in addition to world famous designers who gather to share their experiences.

The 33rd edition of the Istanbul Film Festival which will take place from 5th to 20th April 2014. The submissions have opened and they will be closed on 31st December 2013.

Rpresenter was founded in 1999 as the first company in Turkey to connect advertising agencies with professional photographers. The dynamic and demanding nature of the advertising sector means Rpresenter places utmost importance on punctuality and correctness. The company works continuously from initial preparation to final publication to ensure the production process flows seamlessly from start to finish.

The company represents 19 professional photographers and provides its services from a new 700 m² photography studio, fully equipped with the latest generation technical capabilities.

101 is a stills and moving image production company established in 2004 to gather together creative minds. SDL, founded in 1973, shares its expertise and 1800m² daylight studio as 101 continues to engage in many successful ads and campaigns.

Already well established as a creative force within the industry, 101 continues to expand its visionary approach by exploring new talents in moving image production as well as accommodating many photographers, directors, production crews, make-up artists and stylists.

Working to tight deadlines and agreed budgets whilst remaining adaptable to changing circumstances and priorities in Turkey and abroad, 101 has produced more than 1000 special effect TV commercials and still photographs for leading international brands and advertising agencies. 101’s knowledge of locations and efficiency, as well as its direct and honest approach to each assignment, has became its trademark.

PPR Istanbul was established in 2000 as a full service production company focusing on photography, representing both local and international photographers and freelancers.

Its production team offers location scouting services, permits, accommodation, meals and transportation, location crews, models and casting, lighting and digital equipment, and assists in all aspects of photographic production.

PPR Istanbul serves clients with two spacious full service studios as well as a daylight studio.

Founded in 2005 in Istanbul, 212 Production is a full service photo production company with a professional and boutique service approach. The company has mastered industry dynamics and has a solution oriented vision with experienced staff.

212 Production offers full production service with specialised photography, fast and qualified post-production services and budget management according to clients' needs.

Production Istanbul organises and manages photo shoots for ad campaigns, catalogues and editorials worldwide, working in the studio or out on location according to clients' specific needs and requirements. The company optimises every shoot by managing budgets and respecting deadlines.

“A creative idea is only as good as its execution" is not just a motto; Collectiff, with an expert team, provides high quality production solutions.

The company's founders' extensive experience in the sector for more than 20 years has allowed Collectiff to work with great insight towards clients by providing high quality production within requested budgets and time frames. Its professional team makes the whole production process as straightforward and enjoyable as possible for all parties and focuses to create the best and most comfortable atmosphere for clients.

Collectiff was founded to represent Turkish and foreign photographers specialised in different fields, to provide full production, digital post-production, casting and rental services. The company has carried out a full range of production services both in Turkey and abroad, with most recent productions for One Production and Winkreative London.

Honeybee was established in 2005 to offer a full range of photography production services. Following up on new industry innovations and strengthening its technical knowledge, Honeybee applies its experience to achieving a strong artistic vision. Today, the company is Istanbul's leading rental house, providing a wide variety of regularly updated lighting equipment and accessories.

Honeybee also works on local productions as well as co-productions with some of the most respected international companies.

Honeybee serves creative photographic solutions to advertising agencies and the fashion industry by working with leading photographers, hair and make-up artists, fashion and set designers.

Gokhan Altinigne is a global post production company with a network of international photographers and agencies.

Providing services for creative retouching, compositing, automotive, hair, beauty and fashion images, the company is willing to approach every project with the same sensitivity, offering creative direction to achieve outstanding results.

With a strong background in forming effective partnerships, Gokhan Altinigne's harmony with the emerging visual market offers an excellent medium for long-term partnerships.

P Blok is an Istanbul-based studio specialised in creative visual solutions, covering all kind of needs in terms of production and post production. The company offers full production services including budget management, casting, set design and building, make-up, hair and styling, permits, equipment hire, accommodation, travel and transport, full insurance coverage and catering.

Post-production services include high-end photo retouching, compositing, illustration and CGI. In order to minimise printing risks, every step of the creative process is guided by colour management rules. P Blok also has an in-house facility to print FOGRA certificated contract proofs.

P Blok's clients are mostly global advertising networks such as DDB, TBWA, Young & Rubicam and BBDO and include some of Istanbul's leading photographers. The team has been creating visuals for global brands including Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Turkish Airlines and Snickers as well as various national brands.

MinusGreen focuses on producing and line producing for feature films, commercials and TV productions. The company also provides audio post production and dubbing services from its in-house sound studio.

MinusGreen Productions is seeking new collaborations. Contact the company for further information and references.

Zafer Kaptanoglu graduated from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University and his professional career started in 1998. Opening his own studio in 2000, Zafer is known as an expert in all areas of advertising, but has developed a special interest in transportation (automotive, aviation, and marine), major appliances, splash, still life, food and drinks and beauty and people with remarkable results.

For Zafer, photography is a way of life rather than a profession. He is known for his patience and strong problem solving skills.

Murat Süyür was born in Istanbul in 1984 from where he continues to live and work. His approach to photography is a classic one, to the point where he considers a computer "just a tool to carry out corrections."

He has an unmistakable pictorial idiom based on his playful sense of humour and an unlimited power of imagination. Nevertheless, his compositions remain simple and clear. The multiple levels of interpretation in Murat's work point to Surrealist art as the creative source of his inspiration.

Coming from a family of three generations of photographers, Serkan Sedele began his photography career with a plastic camera when he was only 14 years old. The Sedele family established their first studio in 1932 and Serkan initially photographed his mother’s jewellery. With his first professional camera he took a picture of a friend skateboarding, which was eventually entered into a contest and won the special jury prize.

Beginning his professional career by shooting industrial and still life photos, Serkan later began specialising in fashion and advertising photography. Commenting that he still feels the same excitement that he felt back in his amateur days, he also transfers his ever-increasing desire for storytelling to his short movie projects.

Serkan currently works at his studio in Istanbul where he focuses on photography, commercial and viral shoots, as well as personal art projects.

Born in Istanbul, Onur Dogu studied photography at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. His career began as a professional photographer after two years assisting leading photographers. His experiences have enabled him to fully understand the industry's dynamics and light.

He has also had the opportunity to work with numerous magazines and some of Turkey’s leading brands.Since 2010, he has worked as a fashion and editorial photographer.

Serhat Kapki is a photographer and artist based in Istanbul. Focused on fashion photography, Serhat has worked for some of Turkey's leading fashion brands, including Balizza, Damat and Tween, among others. During his 10-year professional career his work has appeared in numerous fashion magazines such as Elle, All and Marie Claire.

SPPD Studio Progressive Photo Design is owned and managed by Tolga Yurdaer. Based in Izmir, Turkey's third largest city and considered the capital of bridal fashion, the company has been involved in professional photography since 1999.

Tolga is a passionate and creative fashion photographer who has shot memorable bridal fashion. He began his career in advertising photography whilst still a student at the University of Fine Arts in Izmir. Despite being heavily focused on fashion, Tolga has a remarkable reputation in advertising and food photography. A visit to his webpage gives a fine introduction to his unique perspective on fashion and advertising concepts.

Adahan Istanbul is an elegant, sophisticated and radiant home for its most distinguished guests. Housed in a charmingly restored 1874 grand apartment building in the very heart of the historic and chic Galata district, the building itself along with its recent restoration and interior décor are neat, graceful and respectful. Both the staff and the hotel's management philosophy are centered on hospitality. With custom designed wooden furniture and floors, marble bathrooms and original artwork adorning the ground floor walls, every square inch of Adahan Istanbul is a testament to its glorious heritage.

Crafted with 40 guest rooms and suites, each with a unique architectural detail, Adahan Istanbul's unique interior design displays respect for the natural and the pure throughout. Located in the heart of the city, guests can enjoy art, culture, history and an exciting social life combined with tranquility and comfort.

Adahan Istanbul can impeccably accommodate every type of business meeting and social gathering with an adaptable parlor floor and rooftop terrace perfect for enjoying the sunset over the Golden Horn.